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News & Updates
Certification Demystified: A Practical Overview of Conservation Planning Certification
Are you considering conservation planning certification, but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just want to know more about the process? Certification can……
My Journey to Certification
Getting certified is a powerful step in advancing your conservation work. Sometimes that journey can feel overwhelming—or even unattainable. If you’ve felt unsure about where……
What is Conservation Planning?
A conservation plan is more than a job sheet. It’s a roadmap that helps landowners identify their unique needs and build a long-term vision for……
Strengthening Conservation Through Mentorship
For Kelsi Mottet, conservation planning is personal. A sixth generation Whidbey Islander in Washington state, her family’s history of owning land on the island helped……
Effective Communication & Relationship Building
Tips to Elevate Conservation Planning Meet Brandon Bing—Hugh Hammond Bennett Award winner and dedicated certified conservation planner. He believes meaningful conservation starts with trust, effective……
Rooted in Conservation: Brandon Bing’s Story
Before Brandon Bing became a conservation planner, he was already learning what it meant to care for the land. At an early age, Brandon was……
Becoming a Level 3 Planner: Kelsi Mottet’s Journey
Meet Kelsi Mottet, a senior Conservation Planner for the Whidbey Island Conservation District in Washington. A sixth-generation islander, her roots are planted in her community.……
Speak Up! Virtual Listening Session
NCPP’s work is rooted in a simple belief: the best way to advance conservation planning is to listen to the people who deliver it every……
10 Habits For Effective Conservation Planners
Whether you’re a seasoned conservation planner or just starting, the 10 habits below have been shown to be most effective when planning with farmers and……
Resources
10 Habits for Effective Conservation Planners
Active Listening: Building Trust with Farmers and Ranchers [Video]
Benefits of Certification
CD/CART User Forum: Compliance 101
CD/CART User Forum: DMS CDAA SAT
CD/CART User Forum: Geospatial Ranking
CD/CART User Forum: Mapping 101
CD/CART User Forum: New CD CART Features FY25
CD/CART User Forum: Planning Data 101
CD/CART User Forum: Workload Prioritization, CART Dashboard, and Map Templates
Training
Conservation Professional Onboarding Course
Conservation Professional Onboarding Course: Open Access
Certification
Looking to get certified or have an employee who needs to get certified?
